Seeds
Rhus glabra
Smooth Sumac is a hardy native shrub known for its brilliant fall color, distinctive red fruit clusters, and exceptional value for wildlife habitat. This adaptable species grows naturally across much of North America and thrives in Pennsylvania and the broader Northeast. In summer, Smooth Sumac produces upright clusters of small greenish flowers that attract pollinators and beneficial insects. By late summer and fall, the plant develops dense cones of bright red berries that persist into winter and provide an important food source for birds and other wildlife. Smooth Sumac spreads naturally to form dense colonies, creating excellent cover for birds and small animals. Its ability to grow in poor soils and disturbed areas makes it a valuable species for conservation plantings, habitat restoration, and natural hedgerows. Once established, Smooth Sumac is extremely resilient and drought tolerant, thriving in full sun and a wide range of soil conditions. Seed Pack Options: 25 Seeds 100 Seeds Plant Characteristics: Botanical Name: Rhus glabra Plant Type: Native deciduous shrub Mature Height: 10-15 feet Sun: Full sun Soil: Highly adaptable; tolerates poor or dry soils Wildlife Value: Very high berries support birds through winter Planting Notes: Smooth Sumac seeds typically benefit from scarification followed by cold stratification to improve germination. Seeds may be sown outdoors in fall or winter to allow natural stratification, or prepared using refrigerator stratification before spring planting. As with many native shrubs, germination may occur over multiple seasons. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
Small-batch seed lots are gathered, cleaned, processed, and packed by Josh at Base Camp North with help from a few friends in Pennsylvania.
100 Seeds
SKU BNC-2025-SMOOTHSUMAC-100
$12.99
1 available
25 Seeds
SKU BNC-2025-SMOOTHSUMAC-25
$5.99
4 available
SKU BNC-2025-SMOOTHSUMAC-100 · 1 available
$12.99
1 in stock
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Hardiness
3–9
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Adaptable; tolerates poor, dry, and disturbed soils
Bloom or harvest season
Early to midsummer
Mature height
10–15 ft
Spacing
Forms colonies by suckering
Native range
Native to North America
Wildlife value
Red fruit clusters provide food for birds and other wildlife into winter
Pollinator value
Flower clusters attract pollinators and beneficial insects
Host plant information
Yes
Smooth Sumac is a hardy native shrub known for its brilliant fall color, distinctive red fruit clusters, and exceptional value for wildlife habitat. This adaptable species grows naturally across much of North America and thrives in Pennsylvania and the broader Northeast. In summer, Smooth Sumac produces upright clusters of small greenish flowers that attract pollinators and beneficial insects. By late summer and fall...
Smooth Sumac seed has a hard coat and commonly benefits from scarification followed by cold, moist stratification. Fall sowing can provide natural weathering. Germination may be irregular or extend across more than one season; percentage and timing are not guaranteed.
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Sambucus canadensis (also recognized as Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis)
$15
Grow one of North America’s most productive and wildlife-friendly native shrubs. American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a fast-growing native shrub valued for its large clusters of fragrant white flowers and abundant dark purple berries. It is an excellent choice for wildlife habitat, pollinator gardens, food forests, rain gardens, edible landscapes, and natural privacy screens. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The ripe berries are used in cooked recipes such as syrups, jams, jellies, pies, and wines. This listing is for one healthy, live American Elderberry plant grown by Base Camp North. Perfect for: Wildlife habitat Pollinator gardens Food forests Rain gardens Native landscaping Edible hedgerows Homesteads Privacy screens Important: Elderberry fruit should be fully ripe and cooked before consumption. Leaves, stems, roots, and unripe berries should not be eaten. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
9 available
One Plant 12-24 inch Tall
Seeds
Asclepias syriaca
$5.99
Grow Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), a native perennial wildflower and an important host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Common Milkweed produces clusters of fragrant pink to mauve flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. Established plants spread through underground rhizomes and can develop into colonies, making the species particularly useful for larger native gardens, meadow plantings, pollinator habitat, and wildlife areas. Milkweed is an important component of monarch habitat because monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed plants. Seed Details: - Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) - 2026 harvest - Cleaned and processed by Base Camp North - Untreated seeds - Seed-grown plants may naturally vary - Sold for propagation Growing Information: Common Milkweed seed generally benefits from cold, moist stratification before spring planting. Seeds can also be fall-sown outdoors where natural winter conditions provide stratification. Common Milkweed can spread once established and should be planted where its colony-forming growth habit is appropriate. No specific germination percentage is guaranteed. Seeds are sold for propagation and are not intended for consumption. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
Gathered, processed, and packed by Base Camp North.
25 available
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Seeds
$24.99
Start a diverse native planting with a curated collection of Pennsylvania native tree and shrub seeds selected for woodland edges, habitat restoration, naturalized landscapes, and backyard native gardens. This collection includes five individually packaged species, with approximately 25 seeds per packet and approximately 125 seeds total. Includes: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) — 25 seeds Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) — 25 seeds Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) — 25 seeds Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) — 25 seeds Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) — 25 seeds Together, these species provide a mix of trees and shrubs that can add structure, fruit, cover, fall color, and ecological value to a planting. This collection is a good fit for native gardeners, landowners, habitat projects, woodland restoration, naturalized borders, and anyone who wants to establish a broader mix of native woody plants from seed. Each species comes in its own labeled packet. The seeds are not mixed together, so you can sow each species according to its individual germination requirements. Woody native seeds often require cold stratification or other pretreatment. Germination times vary by species and may be irregular. Growing native trees and shrubs from seed is a longer-term project, but it can be an economical way to establish larger numbers of plants. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
Gathered, processed, and packed by Base Camp North.
6 available
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One (1) Pennsylvania Native Tree & Shrub Seed Collection - 5 Species / 125 Seeds
